beguilement

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Noun
  • The island’s other enticements are on hand, too, from visiting the island’s farm to Jumby’s legendary white night parties.
    Sarah Turner, Robb Report, 25 June 2026
  • Court records show that Daniel Follett, 56, of Columbia, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with child enticement based on a sting that involved a decoy posing as a 16-year-old.
    Matthew Kelly Updated June 25, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • The composition reflects Rockwell’s fascination with the dichotomy between what people see and what operates behind the scenes, said Stephanie Plunkett, chief curator at the Norman Rockwell Museum.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 25 June 2026
  • Back home in the States, the fascination only grew.
    Holly Carter, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • The real danger is not the flattery itself.
    Terry Oroszi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Imitation is the greatest form of flattery, and that's exactly why beautiful paint colors are subject to overuse.
    Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • Ultimately, Fonda opened up to dating Turner, and their relationship became a point of captivation for the media, as the liberal Hollywood star and the conservative, audacious businessman appeared to be total opposites.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
  • Wembanyama’s captivation with the intricacies of space travel was apparent.
    Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Turns out, this is a term of endearment, not an insult.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 17 June 2026
  • Erinn referenced the same term of endearment in her Instagram post, which featured 20 photos of the couple throughout their relationship.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • The destination's ornate Victorian architecture adds an element of enchantment and grandeur to the scenic backdrop.
    Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
  • But gratification can be pointed toward the world—the sensory enchantment of everyday life.
    Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Each member derives her own realizations from this experience, with its dual crucibles of grindingly hard work and pop adulation.
    Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 25 June 2026
  • Hymns of praise and adulation are sung in honour of both men.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Where Cancer bonds through emotional closeness and consistency, Aquarius needs independence, intellectual stimulation and plenty of room to move freely.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • The platforms behind it deliver a quick hit of stimulation.
    Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
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“Beguilement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beguilement. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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